Kensington Portable Power Pack - Review

[let_there_be_vaping]

Hello ltbv:

Most people just picked this up a few months back when it was on sale for $39.99 Kensington - Portable Power Pack for Select Mobile Devices - Black - K38021 I see now it is $59.99, (most likely because of the demand we created) This Kensington works very well and has great reviews here on ECF in several places. I have 2, 1 for the vaporizer, 1 for the cell phone.

If you are looking for something less expensive, here are the specifications of the Kensington to help in your search:

Battery Chemistry: Lithium-Ion Polymer
Certifications: cULus, CE,FCC
Input: 1.50A Max.
Output: 1.00A Max.
Capacity: 7 Wh (Watt-hours)
Battery Pack Dimensions: 4.0" x 2.2 x 0.37"
Battery Pack Weight: 3.5 oz

Electronics are not my strongest point. But If you find another with the exact chemistry, certifications, input, output, capacity it (should) work. I can only reccomend the Kensington here, as that is what I use.

Hey, thanks

Electronics aren't my strong point either. It's not that I'm stupid, I just have never felt the need to educate myself about them before now. I can be a quick study... but then again, I could be a complete dunce regarding electronics. Don't know yet, LOL.

The specs you gave me on the Kensington didn't include the volts? Yes, less expensive is good, just want to know what to be looking for in my shopping.

Thanks again!
ltbv

 

[AGNES PEACOCK]

Breakfast chef is probably your best bet for help. (Thank you bc!)

But, geese....now I drug out the manual here are the printed inside (technical) specifications:

Description: USB Battery Pack
Chemistry: Lithium-Polymer Cells (ATL 523450, 900mAH/cell = 1800mAHtotal)
Output Voltage: DC 5V (USB Compatible)
Output Current: 1000mA max.
Capacity: 6.66Wh (1800mAh/3.7V)
Charging Time: 3-4 hours (90 percent in 3 hours typical)
Cycle Life: 300 times (Discharge capacity (300th cycle) 80 percent of initial capacity)
Output Port: Standard USB
Input Port: 5-pin mini-USB
Dimensions: 101mm W x 55mm H x 9.5mm D
Materials: Plastic Chassis + Aluminum Covers

Model: K388021
Weight: 100 grams (3.5oz) Battery Pack Assembly Only
Charging Indicator (Feul Gauge): 5 Blue LEDs provide info on charge left in Battery Pack
Charging Method: Charge through USB cable from USB Source
Charging Mode: Charge through USB AC Adapter or other 5v USB Source. Constant Current/Constant Voltage depending on charge state
Works with: Most USB Compatible devices

There, now you have my now well (read) information. Tee hee

 

[let_there_be_vaping]

There, now you have my now well (read) information. Tee hee

LOL

I'm gonna write that down to have as a reference... thank you so much for that extra effort you took on my behalf!

 

[Niluvani]

Is this the scary "LiPo" battery I read about the other day?

Don't mind my idiocy..i might not know what i'm talking about

 

[PuffinStuff]

Hi Everyone, I just bought a Kensington power pack on ebay for $29.00. A real bargin.They are on sale and he has 4 more left. Good seller I have bought from before. Will be perfect for my Janty Stick when hiking!

 

[BengalBacker]

Hi Everyone, I just bought a Kensington power pack on ebay for $29.00. A real bargin.They are on sale and he has 4 more left. Good seller I have bought from before. Will be perfect for my Janty Stick when hiking!

I just bought the last one.

 

[BengalBacker]

Someone on ebay has 3 of these up now for $31.31 each, free shipping.

NIB Kensington Portable MOBILE Power Pack K38021US - eBay (item 360135858762 end time Jun-30-09 08:10:29 PDT)

 

[mnealtx]

For the new comers reading this thread: be careful when you get too happy being tethered to these. I would recommend only if you are stationary and not moving around. These powerpacks are sturdy, but your passthrough batteries aren't.

I wish somone would build a passthrough with a micro-usb port rather than the flimsy usb cable.

 

[Vapinginmyboots]

you're welcome Jo,

hope everyone has the same success as i've had with mine.
i didn't know BB was going to sell them either.
i'm expecting it will more than pay for itself, even at $50.

Just wanted to give my thanks for this device. Ive had it for a while, bought it after reading this thread a while ago w/passthroughs. I came across this thread again today and wanted to say yep, the Kensington power pack is everything that it is advertised here . I been using it more as an at-home powerscource as my smoke-freeness continues into a 4th week and my reg. batteries are worryingly inconsistent as of late.

 

[BengalBacker]

Just got mine today, charged it up and am vaping with it now.

It might die in 10 minutes, but right now, add me to the "this thing rocks" list.

 

[tescela]

I wish somone would build a passthrough with a micro-usb port rather than the flimsy usb cable.

Puresmoker's new USBpass sports a heavy-duty 20awg cable. The reviews thus far are stellar. Here is the link:

PureSmoker.com - Home of the USA Built PV !!!


They haven't been able to manufacture them fast enough to keep up with the enormous demand, though, so you have to pre-order them, and then probably wait at least a couple of weeks before your USBpass is shipped.

 

[mnealtx]

Puresmoker's new USBpass sports a heavy-duty 20awg cable. The reviews thus far are stellar. Here is the link:

PureSmoker.com - Home of the USA Built PV !!!


They haven't been able to manufacture them fast enough to keep up with the enormous demand, though, so you have to pre-order them, and then probably wait at least a couple of weeks before your USBpass is shipped.

I'll have to give that a look-see...thanks for the info!!

 

[googled]

I've now had my Kensington for over 3 months with zero problems. It charges as quickly as day one and no degradation in charging capacity and power.

Edit: One more point. I've 'shorted' my Kensington a few time times accidentally while modding, shorting cuts the battery power and is reset by plugging the charger into it.

 

[alexprobb]

Can anyone suggest a car USB adapter that will handle my pass through?

 

[Flowersoul]

Can anyone suggest a car USB adapter that will handle my pass through?

Check V4L.......Vapor 4 Life.......Steve has them!

 

[a2dcovert]

Bestbuy has these on clearance sale right now. I got 3 of them at 14.95 each. Really good price for this unit, it was hard to pass-up.

Kevin

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

If your store is out, have a clerk check the computer system and check all the stores in your State. When I finally could get someone to help (grrr) they pulled up ONE store that had 8 left (not a single one to be had in any other store in the rest of Arizona). My friend's daughter lived near by, so she had her run over and picked up 4 of them (2 for me!) at only $15 each. DEAL

 

[New_World]

does anyone know where I can get a case for the kensington power pack?

I found a camera case on ebay for cheap.
4.0 x 2.75 x 1

New Case for SONY Cybershot DSC-W80 W85 W90 W100 Camera

I wonder if it will fit in this case. Just worried about the 4.0 side cus thats excatally how long this power pack is.

 

[tribalmasters]

I've now had my Kensington for over 3 months with zero problems. It charges as quickly as day one and no degradation in charging capacity and power.

Edit: One more point. I've 'shorted' my Kensington a few time times accidentally while modding, shorting cuts the battery power and is reset by plugging the charger into it.

Thans for that! When I was using cheap passthroughs the Kensington would cut out until plugged in now I know why My Kensington is quite old, I think I had it between January and May but its still going strong even tho it goes everywhere with me

 

[Slighter]

APC FTW! Charges it all pcc, usb bats, Zen mp3, and DROID. Had mine for years now.